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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.32, 1,389.54 and 614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.32, 1,389.54 and 614.20 is: 847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.32 : 1,389.54 = 614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.32/1,389.54 = 614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.32x = 1,389.54 × 614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.32x = 853,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,455.47/1,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.25

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